Fly Line:You only need a light, floating fly line to catch the native brook trout. Most likely you will be using small and most likely, dry flies, for the brook trout. We would say the ideal fly line size would be a 3 weight, floating fly line. If you fish nymphs and small streamers, I would say a 4 weight fly line would deliver them better.

Fly Rod:The length of the 3 weight rod could be anywhere from six and a half feet up to eight feet. A slow to moderate action would be best. The four weight rod should be between eight and nine feet in length with a medium action.

Fly Reel:The reel for the light 3 weight line or the 4 weight fly line isn't all that important as long as it's light.

Leaders:You should probably be using at least a seven and one-half foot leader. Most of the time you would probably want to go up to nine feet. I would suggest having them in sizes ranging from 3X for streamers, up to 6X for small dry flies, in both the 7 and one-half and the 9 foot lengths.

Tippet:Make sure you have plenty of extra tippet material in sizes ranging from 3X to 6X.

Waders:Waders are not absolutely necessary for fly fishing Laurel Creek but we would recommend them. You can wet wade the stream during the summer and you would not have to use them at that time. Hip waders may be okay when the water is low.

Wading Boots:Much of the bottom is either gravel, sand or rock. You would not want cleats. Felt soles are the best for traction.

Options For Selecting Flies:1. Email us (sales@perfectflystore.com)with the dates you will be fishing this stream and we will send you a list of our fly suggestions. Please allow up to 24 hours for a response.

2. Call us 800-594-4726 and we will help you decide which flies you need.

3. Email us (sales@perfectflystore.com)with a budget for flies and we will select them to match the budget and get them to you in time for your fly fishing trip.

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